Legislation

Employment Rights Bill roadmap launched with enhanced workers’ rights

The government has unveiled its long-awaited roadmap setting out how it will deliver its new package of workers’ rights.

HR 2 July 2025
Legislation

Recruitment industry welcomes consultation and timeline for ERB roadmap

Recruitment industry leaders have applauded the publication of the Employment Rights Bill roadmap.

2 July 2025
People

Org Group appoints former Gravitas CEO

Multinational professional services provider Org Group has appointed Kurt Schreurs (pictured) as chief revenue officer (CRO) for Recruitment Solutions.

Creative/Digital/Media, Engineering, Executive search, IT/Telecoms, HR 2 July 2025

Viral TikTok video sparks surge in the creative CV for Gen Z candidates

A Legally Blonde inspired TikTok has gone viral, and it’s transforming how Gen Z approaches job applications.

Lighter SideCreative/Digital/Media, HR 1 July 2025

ERB amendment would require licensing authority to oversee umbrella firms

Lord Chris Holmes of Richmond plans to introduce an amendment to the Employment Rights Bill (ERB).

LegislationHR 30 June 2025

UKG acquires Shiftboard to boost scheduling tools

HR and workforce management firm UKG has acquired Shiftboard, a US-based employee scheduling software provider.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Creative/Digital/Media 30 June 2025

NEXTAFF appoints vice-president to expand franchise in the US

Staffing firm NEXTAFF has appointed John-Reed McDonald as vice president of franchise development, as the company looks to expand its franchise network across the US.

People 26 June 2025

Five senior appointments at ECB STAR Group

Executive search firm ECB STAR Group has appointed five new senior partners to its leadership team.

PeopleTransport & logistics, Banking/Financial services 26 June 2025

Franklin Fitch appointments strengthen global operations

Technology recruitment specialist Franklin Fitch has strengthened its global and US operations with two major hires.

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, Executive search 26 June 2025

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Randstad looks to digital strategy to drive future growth

The chief executive of international staffing giant Randstad has highlighted the importance of the company’s digital strategy in driving its future growth.

24 October 2018

Yodel launches ‘everyday hero’ recruitment campaign

Independent parcel carrier Yodel has launched a national recruitment campaign that showcases ‘everyday heroes’ among its current employees.

Transport & logistics 24 October 2018

Staffing app ROTA set to expand after £1.8m investment

Staffing app ROTA has closed its latest funding round with £1.8m investment.

Hospitality/Leisure 24 October 2018

Hirers shrug off concerns about economy

Employers are shrugging off their concerns about the prospects for the UK economy by accelerating their plans to hire, according to the latest REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) JobsOutlook report.

Marketing, Transport & logistics 24 October 2018

The Works helps consultants to support troubled temps

The 2017 suicide of a contract worker working with The Works Recruitment in Leeds has led to a company initiative to train its consultants on identifying and supporting troubled temps.

23 October 2018

ARZ loses GLAA licence

Southampton recruiter ARZ Management has had its Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) licence revoked for several serious violations.

23 October 2018

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 22-26 OCTOBER 2018

This week’s contracts and deals include: Acton Banks, First Recruitment Group, JSA, Red Berry Recruitment, Talascend

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 23 October 2018

NEW TO THE MARKET: 22-26 OCTOBER 2018

This week’s launches include: MERJE, RedWigWam

New to MarketAccounting/Finance 23 October 2018

Smitheram seeks to win back Scrabble championship

Recruiter caught up with former World Scrabble champion and recruiter Brett Smitheram as he prepared for the attempt to win back his title this year.

Lighter SideExecutive search 23 October 2018

Engage Technology secures funding for overseas expansion

Vendor management provider Engage Technology Partners has secured £5m in new investment to help fund an overseas expansion.

IT/Telecoms 22 October 2018

APPOINTMENTS: 22-26 OCTOBER 2018

This week’s appointments include: BIE Executive, Cpl Resources, IIC Partners, Metro Bank, Source Technology, 10x Psychology, Thomas International, Uniting Ambition

PeopleBanking/Financial services, Executive search 22 October 2018

Chicken-catching firm to close after losing GLAA licence

A UK chicken-catching business will have to close down within weeks after having its Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) licence revoked.

Agriculture 22 October 2018

FINANCIALS: ManpowerGroup sees slight drop in revenue

ManpowerGroup has reported a slight drop in year-on-year revenue for the third quarter.

Financials 22 October 2018

X Factor Burgess is part-time recruiter to pursue singing dream

X Factor contestant Georgia Burgess has returned to recruitment part time as she continues to make strides in her music career.

People 19 October 2018

Amazon looks to create 1,000 new hi-tech jobs in the UK

Amazon is to create 1,000 new ‘Silicon Valley’ type jobs across the UK.

Retail, IT/Telecoms 19 October 2018

€500k investment in firm creates technology jobs in Ireland

Irish firm EMR is on a recruitment drive following a €500k (£439k) investment in the firm.

Oil & gas/Energy, Engineering 19 October 2018

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